एवम् प्रचोदितः राजा कैकेय्या निर्विशन्कया | न अशकत् पाशम् उन्मोक्तुम् बलिर् इन्द्र क्ऱ्तम् यथा || २-१४-११
In this way urged by Kaikeyi without fear or hesitation, he (Dasharatha), like Bali unable to release himself from the noose cast by Indra (through Vamana Dev), could not get out of the noose of promise. [2-14-11]
The king was unable to see with his eyes overwhelmed (with tears). Gaining with great difficulty a firm footing and courage he addressed Kaikeyi: - [2-14-13]
- 'Oh ! wicked woman, I held your hand amid chantings of mantras with the sacred fire (as witness). I now disown that hand, you and your son begotten by me. [2-14-14]
Oh ! Devi ( Queen Kaikeyi ) the night has departed and the Sun is about to rise. The preceptors now will definitely ask me to hasten for the consecration. [2-14-15]